PROFESSOR – PEDIATRIC NURSING

Professor in Pediatric Nursing

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Academic Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate (B.Sc. Nursing) and postgraduate (M.Sc. Nursing) courses in Pediatric/Child Health Nursing.
• Develop lesson plans, academic modules, and clinical teaching strategies.
• Guide students in case studies, care plans, seminars, and project work.
• Conduct assessments, evaluations, and internal examinations.
  

Clinical Supervision

• Supervise students during clinical postings in pediatric wards, NICU, PICU, and community settings.
• Ensure adherence to clinical standards, protocols, and patient-centered care.
• Coordinate with hospitals and clinical partners for pediatric rotations.
  

Research & Publications

• Lead research activities in the Pediatric Nursing domain.
• Guide M.Sc. Nursing dissertations and research projects.
• Publish quality papers in national/international journals.
• Engage in conferences, workshops, and academic events.
  

Administrative & Leadership Responsibilities

• Participate in curriculum development, academic planning, and departmental meetings.
• Serve on committees such as IQAC, curriculum committee, and examination board.
• Mentor junior faculty and contribute to faculty development activities.
• Coordinate accreditation-related tasks for INC, UP State Nursing Council, and NAAC.
  

Student Development & Support

• Provide academic counselling, professional guidance, and mentoring to nursing students.
• Promote skill development, ethical practices, and compassionate pediatric care.
• Organize workshops, simulation sessions, and skill-based training.
  

Qualifications & Experience

INC/UGC norms

• M.Sc. (Nursing) in Pediatric/Child Health Nursing is mandatory.
• Ph.D. in Nursing (preferred but not always mandatory as per institutional norms).
• Minimum 10–12 years of teaching experience in a recognized nursing institution, with at least 5 years at the Associate Professor level.
• Strong clinical experience in pediatric nursing and advanced pediatric care.
  

Key Skills & Attributes

• Excellent teaching and presentation skills.
• Strong clinical expertise in pediatric care & child health.
• Ability to lead research and scholarly work.
• Effective communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
• Commitment to ethics, professionalism, and student-centric education.
  

Compensation